1 Sit down beneath His shadow,
And rest with great delight;
The faith that now beholds Him
Is pledge of future sight.
2 Our Master's love remember,
Exceeding great and free;
Lift up thy heart in gladness,
For he remembers thee.
3 Bring every weary burden,
Thy sin, thy fear, thy grief;
He calls the heavy-laden,
And gives them kind relief.
4 His righteousness all glorious Thy festal robe shall be,
And love that passeth knowledge
His banner over thee.
5 A little while, though parted,
Remember, wait and love,
until He comes in glory,
Until we meet above.
Source: Churches of Christ Hymn Book #237
Havergal, Frances Ridley, daughter of the Rev. W. H. Havergal, was born at Astley, Worcestershire, Dec. 14, 1836. Five years later her father removed to the Rectory of St. Nicholas, Worcester. In August, 1850, she entered Mrs. Teed's school, whose influence over her was most beneficial. In the following year she says, "I committed my soul to the Saviour, and earth and heaven seemed brighter from that moment." A short sojourn in Germany followed, and on her return she was confirmed in Worcester Cathedral, July 17, 1853. In 1860 she left Worcester on her father resigning the Rectory of St. Nicholas, and resided at different periods in Leamington, and at Caswall Bay, Swansea, broken by visits to Switzerland, Scotland, and North Wales. She died… Go to person page >
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